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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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